Saint Dmitry was born on February 3, 1883, in the city of Kolomna. He was a small trader and, after the revolution, worked in various fields, including as a supply agent. In 1935, he was exiled from Kolomna, but returned in 1936. In 1937, he was arrested by the NKVD and accused of discontent with the Soviet authority, which he denied. During interrogations, he was accused of agitation against the government, but he did not admit his guilt.
On October 9, 1937, the NKVD troika sentenced him to ten years of imprisonment in a labor camp. He was sent to the BAMlag, where he worked in the timber industry, and later was placed in a hospital as an invalid. In letters to his relatives, he expressed hope and perseverance despite the difficult circumstances. His last letter was sent on May 28, 1941, and he passed away in the camp on April 23, 1942.
He was buried in an unmarked grave.
